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Wednesday's football photos

Tottenham 0-0 AC Milan (agg 1-0): It's a huge night at White Hart Lane, where Rafael van der Vaart returns for his first match since the Champions League first-leg last-16 tie against the Italians last month

But it's the seven-time European champions who make the stronger start, working Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes over, including a stinging 30-yard free-kick from Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibrahimovic is a constant threat as part of a threatening front-three attack alongside Brazilians Alexandre Pato and Robinho, stretching Tottenham's defence to all corners with a series of intelligent runs and passes

A desperate goalline clearance from William Gallas in the 26th minute ensures Spurs are still level - but Milan keep pressing forward in search of the vital away goal as the hosts struggle to contain their opponents

The start of the second half sees Peter Crouch squander a fantastic opportunity when he rises unopposed to meet Aaron Lennon's right-wing cross, only to completely misdirect his header away from goal

The continuous pressure without reward begins to frustrate the talented Ibrahimovic, who cannot penetrate the central defensive pairing of William Gallas and Michael Dawson

A mistake by goalkeeper Gomes gifts possession back to Milan, who fashion a superb passing move started and finished by Robinho, but the Brazilian cannot stab the ball beyond a defensive melee

Tottenham's resolve refuses to shatter and they hold on, despite more intense Milan pressure in the final few minutes, securing a place in the Champions League quarter-finals at the first time of asking

Schalke 3-1 Valencia (agg 4-2): Veteran Spanish striker Raul is hoping to add to his phenomenal European goalscoring tally in Gelsenkirchen after the 1-1 draw at the Mestella

The visitors take the lead with a vital away goal in the 17th minute when defender Ricardo Costa's header puts the Spaniards in front following excellent work from Mehmet Topal down the flanks

But the hosts equalise five minutes before half-time courtesy of a beautifully executed free-kick from 25-yards from Peru international Jefferson Farfan, ensuring the match is still in the balance

Swiss striker Mario Gavranovic regains the German team's lead in the 52nd minute before Farfan secures a place in the last-eight with a deft finish in injury time

Everton 1-1 Birmingham: The hosts' midfield injury crisis continues as playmaker Mikel Arteta is helped off the pitch with what looks like a hamstring injury after just eight minutes at Goodison Park

The visitors take advantage of the Spaniard's absence as Jean Beausejour rises above Tony Hibbert and head home Jordon Mutch's right-wing cross

But Johnny Heitinga puts the hosts level with a smart finish after receiving the ball just outside the edge of the box from a corner but the second half failed to provide further excitement

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